PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2025: Governor Larry Rhoden announced that Josie Harms will serve as Press Secretary in the Governor's Office. Her first day in the office will be February 6, 2025. "Josie will bring a service mentality and a friendly demeanor to the Governor's Office," said Governor Rhoden. "She is a talented professional with a bright future. I trust that she will fulfill my commitment to treat the  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: Governor Larry Rhoden appointed Jack Kolbeck to the open House seat for District 13, which includes portions of Lincoln and Minnehaha counties. You can find a photo of Kolbeck here. "I worked with Jack for years as presiding officer of the State Senate," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "He has a steady head on his shoulders and will be a strong partner to keep South Dakota strong,   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2025: Governor Larry Rhoden invited President Donald J. Trump "to come to Mount Rushmore for Independence Day in 2026 to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday with fireworks." He made this invitation in a letter to the President, which you can find here (https://governor.sd.gov/doc/Gov-Rhoden_Letter-to-Pres-Trump-Mount-Rushmore-Fireworks.pdf). "We are ready to throw the biggest birt  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 8 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Governor Larry Rhoden signed SB 7, which bans sanctuary cities in South Dakota. "This bill reiterates South Dakota's respect for the rule of law," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "Our state has been negatively impacted by the unlawful and uncontrolled illegal immigration. Thankfully, President Trump is putting a stop to that. This bill is a step in the right direction towards keep  more